Kenilworth Bridge Club
KBC telephone number

If you are going to be late for a session please call and let us know on 01926 864532

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Lessons and Learning Support
New Beginners bridge starting Monday afternoons from 19th January

*New* Beginners Bridge Lessons
Kenilworth Bridge Club
starting Monday 19th January 2026
Try first lesson FREE with no obligation (1:30- 3:30pm)
Come and learn the best game in the world and make new friends.

Each class runs Monday afternoon from 1:30 to 4pm (2.5 hours)
The teacher is Jane Sell. If interested just turn up on day or contact Jane/club on memberskenbc@gmail.com

 

Topics covered include:

  • Understanding the game of Bridge
  • How to bid
  • Playing the contract
  • Defending the contract

Cost £100 per term includes:

  • 8 x 2.5-hour lessons (1st Term 9 lessons if count taster session)
  • FREE English Bridge Union textbook (worth £30),
  • FREE Kenilworth Bridge Club membership (worth £25),
  • FREE membership of the EBU (English Bridge Union)
  • Coffee/Tea and biscuits.

The 1st year course is divided into 3 x 8-week terms that will take you from beginner to playing in the club. We are next to Kenilworth Cricket Club, Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1FE.
There is free parking

Beginners Bridge Year 1: Term 2 , Thursday Evenings, from 15th January 2026

Nicky Bainbridge has been playing bridge for over forty years and has been been teaching bridge for the last twelve years.

She is a fully qualified EBUTA teacher, achieved in February 2005. 

Term 2 of Beginners bridge starts on Thursday evening January 15th at 7pm to 9pm .

This course is for students who have attended the previous 1st term with Nicky or who have some experience.

15 January 2026 Revision
22 January 2026 B2 L01 Playing Suit Contracts
29 January 2026 B2 L02 Simple Overcalls
05 February 2026 B2 L03 Vul etc
12 February 2026 BAINBRIDGE HOLIDAY
19 February 2026 HALF TERM
26 February 2026 B2 L04 Take Out Doubles
05 March 2026 B2 L05 Weak Unbalanced
12 March 2026 B2 L06 Strong Unbalanced
19 March 2026 B2 L07 Playing No Trumps
26 March 2026 BAINBRIDGE HOLIDAY
02 April 2026 B2 L08 Stayman
09 April 2026 B2 L09 Resp Rebid
16 April 2026 B2 L10 Defence
23 April 2026 B3 L01 Losing Trick Count
30 April 2026 B3 L09 Transfers for Weak Take Out

If interested please contact Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com or phone on 07902901985 or Nicky Bainbridge on heartofenglandbridge@gmail.com or just turn up on the night.

Cost £10 per session with first session free.

Beginners/Improvers Bridge Year 2 with Nicky Bainbridge. Thursday Afternoon from 15th January 4-6pm.

Beginners/Improvers bridge, Year 2 on Thursday afternoon with Nicky Bainbridge from 15th January  4pm-6pm. 

For people with a little experience or have done year 1 of Beginners Course.

Improver lessons with Brian Osmond from Wednesday 14th January

Year 4 Improver lessons 

Brian is a long standing member and vastly experienced teacher at Kenilworth Bridge club.
Improvers' Bridge will run for 8 weeks on Wednesday mornings.

Start from Wednesday January 14th for 8 weeks. 

9.45am -12 noon. 8 lessons in all.

Starting 9.45am - 12pm

Cost £80 for the Term.

Please confirm your place on the Improver course as soon as possible by contacting Brian Osmond on brian.osmond@icloud.com or contacting Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com.

Advanced lessons with Brian Osmond. Friday mornings from 16th January

Year 4 Advanced lessons 

Brian is a long standing member and vastly experienced teacher at Kenilworth Bridge club.
Improve your bridge to club level will run for 8 weeks on a Friday morning from

Friday mornings from January 16th for 8 weeks

Improve to club level. 9.45am -12 noon. 

8 weeks in all.

Starting 9.45am - 12pm

Cost £80 for the Term.

Please confirm your place on the Improver course as soon as possible by responding to this email or contacting Val Ross-Gilbertson on memberskenbc@gmail.com.

Novice Duplicate Sessions: Tuesday afternoons 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Novice Duplicate sessions Tuesday afternoons.

Come and experience playing in a duplicate sesson, using the bridgemates and learning the movements

You can ask for help in bidding and play.

£5 per session.

Hosted Social Play Sessions: Saturday Mornings and Monday Evenings.

Hosted Social Play 

Saturday mornings 10am till 12 noon

&

Monday Evenings 7-9pm.

These sessions are aimed at new bridge players and will introduce them to playing in the club, using the bridgemates and scoring.
There will be experienced club players there to help you with your bidding and play.

Cost £5 per session.

Everyone welcome